Friends with Money
Seen it?2006 | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a weak 5.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Carnal Knowledge or Manhattan, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
As she reaches her mid-thirties and quits her lucrative job, singleton Olivia finds herself unsure about her future and her relationships with her successful and wealthy friends. She begins to envy the security of her richer friends and, although their lives may seem easier, Olivia's friends have their problems too: screenwriters Christine and Patrick are unable to collaborate on their latest project, Jane and Aaron have lost the romance in their relationship, and Franny and Matt have difficulties handling the demands of parenthood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicole Holofcener
- Jennifer AnistonOlivia
- Joan CusackFranny
- Catherine KeenerChristine
- Frances McDormandJane
- Jason IsaacsDavid
- Scott CaanMike
- Simon McBurneyAaron
- Greg GermannMatt
- Timm SharpRichard
- Hailey Noelle JohnsonTammy